uBlock Origin could soon stop working in Chrome

Google's Chrome Web Store has issued warnings to users of the uBlock Origin (uBO) ad-blocking extension, indicating that it may soon cease to function. This alert became visible to all Chrome users following the stable release of Chrome 127 on July 23, 2024. The warning states that uBO may not comply with best practices for Chrome extensions, but the real issue lies in the upcoming discontinuation of support for Manifest v2, which uBO relies on. The extension's creator, Raymond Hill, has confirmed that he will not adapt uBO to the new Manifest v3, which limits the capabilities of extensions. Users are advised to seek alternatives before uBO is disabled entirely. The transition to Manifest v3 is part of Google's broader effort to enhance security and performance, but it significantly reduces the functionality of content-blocking extensions. Many users have expressed dissatisfaction with the impending changes, with some threatening to switch to other browsers if uBO is removed. The timeline for the complete phase-out of Manifest v2 support remains unclear, but the warning suggests that the end is imminent.

- Google warns uBlock Origin users of potential discontinuation due to Manifest v2 phase-out.

- Raymond Hill, uBO's creator, will not adapt the extension for Manifest v3.

- Users are encouraged to find alternatives before uBO stops working.

- Manifest v3 limits the functionality of content-blocking extensions for security and performance.

- Many users are unhappy with the changes and may switch to other browsers.